Mom Deconstructed Podcast
86 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsOur goal is to break down the walls that have formed between moms, families, and communities to begin to heal the rift that’s caused so many moms to feel alone and isolated in this great big, scary world of ours. This journey of motherhood is uncertain enough.
If you find these podcasts valuable to you, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/momdeconstructed
We would love to keep bringing relevant and valuable conversations to you.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
EP86: Challenging our Perspective
February 13, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 16.3 MBThis week we are deconstructing our episode from last week with Hope O. Baker. If you haven't listened, go back and download Episode 85. We will delve into highs and lows and changing perspectives in life and in motherhood MORE FROM HOPE: Hope’s Website | Finding Hope: A Birthmother’s Journey Into the Light (Book) | Follow Hope on Twitter | Follow Hope on Facebook | Follow Hope on Instagram |
EP85: Hope O. Baker, A Birth Mother’s Journey
February 06, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 31 MBThis week we are talking with Hope O. Baker Listen as Hope shares her story of being a birth mother and the consequences of that decision. Listen as Hope shares: Learning she was pregnant at the age of 21. Closed v. open adoption. Why she chose an open adoption. Finding her son’s forever family. Her birth story with her son. How her needs changed after her son was born. Spiraling out of control after her son’s birth. Her reasons for writing her book. Stigmas of being a bir...
EP84: Money and Kids
January 30, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 16.9 MBThis week we are deconstructing our episode from last week from Ericka Young. If you haven't listened to the episode yet, go back and download Episode 83. This week we will be catching up on our highs and lows and chatting about money in our families. Listen as Liz & Kate share: High: Giving kids more autonomy. High: Dividing up the household chore load. Tips for teaching kids about money. Communicating with our partners about household finances. For the LOVE of Spreadsheets!...
EP83: Ericka Young, Importance of Communicating & Budgeting
January 23, 2020 10:00 - 38 minutes - 30.9 MBThis week we are talking with Ericka Young. Ericka shares there is nothing that can prepare you for parenting teens, how goals can lead to successful budgeting, and the importance of open communication with your partner. Listen as Ericka shares how: Parenting teenagers have less resources than toddlers. She has learned to “let go”. She’s adjusted to having one child out of the home at college. She and her husband got out of $100,000 debt in 5 years. It’s possible to get out of ...
EP82: Choice in Birth - with guest-host Sara Topping
December 12, 2019 10:00 - 32 minutes - 26.2 MBThis week I'm joined by Sara Topping, from our first ever episode(!), to deconstruct our episode from last week with Jennifer Summerfeldt. If you haven't listened, go back and listen to Episode 81. This week we will be sharing our highs & lows, and making informed choices about birth, and support throughout the birthing & postpartum to help cope with trauma. MORE FROM JENNIFER: Jennifer’s Website | Healing After Birth by Jennifer Summerfeldt (Book) | Healing After Birth Podcast | Healing A...
EP81: Jennifer Summerfeldt, Healing After Birth
December 05, 2019 10:00 - 38 minutes - 30.8 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are talking with Jennifer Summerfeldt. Jennifer holds an MA in Counselling Psychology and has nearly two decades of experience in maternal health and psychology. In addition to being a counsellor and a coach, Jennifer has also been a childbirth advocate, maternal educator, doula, midwifery apprentice, and published writer. She uses her expertise and voice to help advance the dialogue on motherhood, mental health, and healing. L...
EP80: The Need to Connect - with guest-host Amanda Rowe
November 28, 2019 10:00 - 39 minutes - 31.5 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage While Liz is out with her newest addition to her beautiful family, Amanda Rowe is co-hosting this episode with me. Amanda was featured in Episode 55. In case you missed that episode, Amanda is a freelance writer, an academic administrator, an amateur chef, a travel enthusiast, a blogger, and a book hoarder. Her first children's book If There Never Was a You was recently released. Amanda and I will deconstruct our episode from last week wit...
EP79: Debra Fox Gansenberg, Slow Down & Reset
November 21, 2019 10:00 - 42 minutes - 33.9 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are talking with Debra Fox Gansenberg. Debra Fox Gansenberg, MSW, LICSW is the founder and owner of New Beginnings Counseling Service P.C. located around the North Shore of Boston. She has a 25-year history working in the mental health field as a skilled clinical psychotherapist and business owner specializing in individuals, couples, group, and family therapy. Debra has also been the Director of School Services for NBCS for 20...
EP78: Transitioning to a Mom of Four
November 14, 2019 10:00 - 36 minutes - 29.2 MBWe are back! With the arrival of Liz’s baby #4 we took a few weeks off from recording (thank you to all our past guests who helped us with the last 7 episodes). This week we are back and checking in with Liz and the arrival of baby Teddy. For our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage Listen as Liz shares how: The transition from three to four kids is going. Sleep: still rough, even the fourth time around. Her birth story with Teddy What she wishes she could tell her pregnant...
EP77: Embrace All Walks of Motherhood
November 07, 2019 10:00 - 25 minutes - 20.4 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week, we're hearing from Lisa Sugarman, Katie Rössler, Amanda Rowe, Alison Donaghey, Valerie Friedlander, Stacey Porter, Carrie Sharpe & Kate as they answer the question: What do you wish you could change about our current mom culture? Listen to guests: Lisa Sugarman from Episode 69Katie Rössler from Episode 49Amanda Rowe from Episode 55Alison Donaghey from Episode 65Valerie Friedlander from Episode 22Stacey Porter from Episode 32Ca...
EP76: Feeling Appreciated
October 31, 2019 09:00 - 11 minutes - 9.24 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week, we're hearing from Carrie Sharpe, Heather Vickery, Kate & Liz as they answer the question: How can someone make you feel more appreciated and honored? Listen to guests: Carrie Sharpe from Episode 07Heather Vickery from Episode 28Kate (Mom Deconstructed Co-Host)Liz (Your Other Mom Deconstructed Co-Host) MORE FROM OUR GUESTS: Carrie Sharpe | Heather Vickery | Liz Sanicola | Kate Turza | Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
EP75: Achieving Dreams
October 24, 2019 09:00 - 11 minutes - 9.1 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week, we're hearing from Jen Dary, Kate & Liz as they answer the question: Is there something that you’ve dreamed of doing for a long time? Why haven’t you done it? Listen to guests: Jen Dary from Episode 41Kate (Mom Deconstructed Co-Host)Liz (Your Other Mom Deconstructed Co-Host) MORE FROM OUR GUESTS: Jen Dary | Liz Sanicola | Kate Turza | Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EP74: Stepping Outside Comfort Zones
October 17, 2019 09:00 - 20 minutes - 16.1 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week, we're hearing from Lisa Sugarman, Amanda Rowe, Alison Donaghey, Jen Dary, Carrie Sharpe, Heather Vickery & Katie Rössler as they answer the question: What do you want to teach your kids about living outside their comfort zones and trying new things? Listen to guests: Lisa Sugarman from Episode 69Amanda Rowe from Episode 55Alison Donaghey from Episode 65Jen Dary from Episode 41Carrie Sharpe from Episode 07Heather Vickery from ...
EP73: Asking For Help
October 10, 2019 09:00 - 17 minutes - 14.1 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week, we're hearing from Katie Rössler, Amanda Rowe, Valerie Friedlander, Jen Dary, Stacey Porter and Heather Vickery as they answer the question: What limiting beliefs or thoughts do I need to release in order to become comfortable asking for help? Listen to guests: Katie Rössler from Episode 49Amanda Rowe from Episode 55Valerie Friedlander from Episode 22Jen Dary from Episode 41Stacey Porter from Episode 32Heather Vickery from Epi...
EP72: Self Identification
October 03, 2019 09:00 - 14 minutes - 12.1 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week, we're hearing from Lisa Sugarman, Stacey Porter, Kate & Liz as we answer the question... What words do you want people to use to describe you? Why do you value those things? Listen to guests: Lisa Sugarman from Episode 69Stacey Porter from Episode 32Kate (Your Mom Deconstructed co-host)Liz (Your other Mom Deconstructed co-host) MORE FROM OUR GUESTS: Lisa Sugarman’s Website | How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids—And Be Ok W...
EP71: Learning from Our Parents
September 26, 2019 09:00 - 15 minutes - 12.2 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are hear from past guests as they answer the question: What are some of the things—messages, behaviors, beliefs—you learned from your parents that you would like to keep, and what are some you’d like to change, do better, or different? Listen to guests: Alison Donaghey from Episode 65Valerie Friedlander from Episode 22Liz (Mom Deconstructed co-host)Kate (Your other Mom Deconstructed co-host) MORE FROM OUR GUESTS: Alison’s...
EP70: Bite Your Tongue & Breathe
September 19, 2019 13:34 - 39 minutes - 31.3 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are deconstructing our episode from last week with Lisa Sugarman. If you haven't listened, go back and download Episode 69. Stay tuned to this week as we talk about the importance of being the safe haven for our children, the art of biting our tongue, and that it's OK to be IMPERFECT. MORE FROM LISA: Lisa’s Website | It Is What It Is: Lisa’s Nationally Syndicated humor column | LIFE: It Is What It Is, Untying Parent Anxi...
EP69: Lisa Sugarman, Raising Perfectly Imperfectly Kids
September 12, 2019 16:41 - 38 minutes - 31 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are talking with Lisa Sugarman. She writes the nationally syndicated humor column It Is What It Is and is the author of LIFE: It Is What It Is, Untying Parent Anxiety: 18 Myths That Have You in Knots—And How to Get Free, and How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids—And Be Ok With It. Lisa is a regular contributor on GrownAndFlown, This Mama Wines, MommingHubb, More Content Now, Wickedlocal.com, and Care.com. Her work has also ...
EP68: Sharing the Mental Load of Parenting
September 05, 2019 09:00 - 29 minutes - 23.4 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are deconstructing our episode with Yvonne Marcus from last week. If you haven't listened, go back and download Episode 67. This week we will be starting with our highs and lows, then delving into tips that help us manage our home and family life, and sharing the mental load. MORE FROM YVONNE: Yvonne’s Website | Your Agile Home: Yvonne’s Course | Follow Yvonne on Facebook | Follow Yvonne on Instagram | Follow Yvonne on Pi...
EP67: Yvonne Marcus, Creating an Agile Home
August 29, 2019 09:00 - 41 minutes - 32.9 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are talking with Yvonne Marcus. Yvonne Marcus is a home management expert who teaches tech savvy individuals how to integrate the Agile Framework into their home. After spending 10 years working in operations and project management for a television production company, Yvonne moved from Los Angeles to Asheville, NC with her family. She enjoys the occasional glass of red wine, gluten free caramel bars, and dancing. Yvonne shar...
EP66: Silencing Our Own Negative Inner Monologue
August 22, 2019 09:00 - 39 minutes - 31.6 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are deconstructing our episode from last week with Alison Donaghey. If you haven't listened, go back and download Episode 65. This week we will chat about the damaging effects of negative self talk & how we silence it, and the importance (or unimportance) of putting labels on things. As usual, we share our highs & lows from the week. MORE FROM ALISON: Alison’s Website; Domino Thinking | Think Opposite: Using the Domino E...
EP65: Alison Donaghey, Knowing Your Self Worth
August 15, 2019 09:00 - 45 minutes - 36.3 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are talking with Alison Donaghey. Alison reflects on what it was like to be a single mom at the age of 20, choosing to live in a freedom state rather than as a victim, and the importance of self worth. MORE FROM ALISON: Alison’s Website; Domino Thinking | Think Opposite: Using the Domino Effect to Change Your Business, Change the World by Alison Donaghey (Book) | Alison’s #MyPart Course - Use Code MOMWORTHY for 10% off | Fo...
EP64: Taking the Angst Out of Family Eating
August 08, 2019 09:00 - 50 minutes - 40.4 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are deconstructing our episode from last week with Lily Nichols. If you haven't listened to it, go back and download Episode 63. It's chock full of real-life advice for incorporating real food into your family's diet. This week we will be talking about our highs/lows, our own angst with feeding our children, and what we've done to *try* to have a less stressful eating experience in our households. MORE FROM LILY: Lily’s W...
EP63: Lily Nichols, Real Food for Pregnancy & Families
August 01, 2019 09:00 - 43 minutes - 34.7 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are talking with Lily Nichols. Lily is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and unapologetically critical of outdated dietary guidelines. She is the author of two bestselling books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Lily discusses the ...
EP62: Prioritizing Needs of Mothers
July 25, 2019 09:00 - 37 minutes - 30 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are deconstructing our episode with Dayna Kurtz from last week. If you haven't listened, go back and download Episode 61. This week we are delving into our highs and lows, our frustrations with maternity leave in the US, and resources that we think you might find helpful as you navigate all stages of motherhood. MORE FROM DAYNA | Dayna’s Website| Mother Matters: A Holistic Guide to Being a Happy, Healthy Mom by Dayna Kur...
EP61: Dayna Kurtz, Mothercare is as Essential as Childcare
July 18, 2019 09:00 - 44 minutes - 35.3 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are talking with Dayna Kurtz. Dayna is a psychotherapist in private practice and serves as Director of the Anna Keefe Women's Center in Manhattan. She earned her Masters in Social Work from Columbia University and completed postgraduate studies in psychodynamic psychotherapy at The Training Institute for Mental Health. With a particular interest in the intersection between emotional and physical health, she also hold a perso...
EP60: Reframing Our Mothering Failures
July 11, 2019 09:00 - 39 minutes - 31.8 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week on the Mom Deconstructed podcast, we are deconstructing our episode from last week with Cathryn Monroe. If you haven't listened, go back and download Episode 59 to hear about self reflection, her inner journey to becoming a more confident mom and tips from her book, Spilt Milk Yoga. Today, we're sharing our highs and lows, being consistent-ish, letting go of the past and our own self-reflections on motherhood. MORE FROM CATHRY...
EP59: Cathryn Monro, Practicing Self-Inquiry as a Mother
July 04, 2019 09:00 - 41 minutes - 33.1 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are talking with author, Cathryn Monro. Her life, training and work combine her creative drive, a commitment to meaningful education, self-inquiry and group learning processes, and yoga and meditation practices. She wrote Spilt Milk Yoga: A Guided Self-Inquiry To Finding Your Own Wisdom, Joy, And Purpose Through Motherhood. Cathryn lives with her husband and two daughters in Wellington, New Zealand. She rates mothering as by ...
EP58: Summer Slow Down
June 27, 2019 09:00 - 34 minutes - 27.4 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are deconstructing our episode from last week with Simone Davies. If you haven't heard, go back and download Episode 57 to hear about incorporating Montessori principles into your family dynamic. Stay tuned as we talk about our highs and lows, how we've used scaffolding to teach our kids skills, the education of families and being in tune with your kids. MORE FROM SIMONESimone’s Blog: The Montessori NotebookJacaranda Tree M...
EP57: Simone Davies, Incorporating Montessori into your Parenting
June 20, 2019 09:00 - 43 minutes - 34.8 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are talking with Simone Davies. Simone is the author of “The Montessori Toddler”, a comprehensive guide to raising toddlers in a Montessori way. The book is based on her nearly 15 years experience working with toddlers as an AMI Montessori teacher in Sydney and in Amsterdam. Simone currently runs parent-child Montessori classes in Amsterdam at her school Jacaranda Tree Montessori. She also has a popular blog, “The Montessori...
EP56: Something’s Gotta Give
June 13, 2019 09:00 - 27 minutes - 21.8 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are deconstructing our episode from last week with Amanda Rowe. If you haven’t listened to that one, go back and download Episode 55. As a refresher Amanda is a writer who navigated both divorce and getting the proper care for her daughter’s Crohn’s disease with strength. Listen this week as we discuss our highs and lows, putting dreams on hold when we become moms, and keeping a positive attitude, even when things aren’t so...
EP55: Amanda Rowe, Better than OK After Divorce
June 06, 2019 09:00 - 45 minutes - 36.6 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are talking with Amanda Rowe. Amanda Rowe is a freelance writer, an academic administrator, an amateur chef, a travel enthusiast, a blogger, and a book hoarder. Her first children's book If There Never Was a You was recently released. Listen this week as Amanda shares her journey through divorce, co-parenting,and parenting a child with Crohn’s Disease. LINKS FROM SHOW: Amanda’s Book: If There Never Was a You My Tribe: ...
EP54: When Will I Feel Confident as a Parent?
May 30, 2019 09:00 - 38 minutes - 31 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are deconstructing our episode from last week with Angie Martin. If you haven't listened to that episode, go ahead and download Episode 53. This week we will be talking about our highs and lows, confidence in ourselves as mothers, and the "mom rhetoric" and were we fit in (or do we?). MORE FROM ANGIEAngie’s WebsiteAngie’s Facebook Group: The Joy VillageFollow Angie on FacebookFollow Angie on InstagramFollow Angie on Pintere...
EP53: Angie Martin, Finding Confidence in Motherhood
May 23, 2019 09:00 - 35 minutes - 28.8 MBFor our full show notes: Visit our Episode Webpage This week we are talking with Angie Martin. Angie Martin is mom to two and wife to one. In addition, she is an attorney of 11 years and a Certified Life Purpose and Leadership Coach for Mamas. Her coaching is focused around JOY and her primary goal is to partner with you on your journey to let go of comparisonitis and guilt, and start feeling more confident and secure in who you are as a mom. Angie shares her struggles with mom compariso...
EP52: Infertility: Family Building Shouldn’t be a Financial Decision
May 16, 2019 09:00 - 26 minutes - 21.3 MBFor our full show notes: Click Here This week we are deconstructing our episode from last week with Denielle Elliston. If you haven't listened, go back and download Episode 51. This week we will be talking about our highs and lows, support and resources for infertility, and the power of being honest. MORE FROM DENIELLE Shop Love for Mama Shop Gifts of Love Follow Denielle on Facebook Follow Love For Mama on Instagram Follow Gifts of Love Company on Instagram Learn more about...
EP51: Denielle Elliston, Physical and Emotional Toll of Infertility
May 09, 2019 09:00 - 43 minutes - 35.3 MBFor our full show notes: Click Here This week we are talking with Denielle Elliston. After a long road of infertility, she’s a mom to three young children. In addition to growing her family, Denielle is growing Love For Mama, a place to find meaningful gifts for all stages of motherhood. When Denielle isn’t chasing around her three kids under four, you can find her squeezing in a workout in her kitchen. In her “downtime” she loves coffee, wine, podcasts, reading, and cooking SkinnyTast...
EP50: It’s OK to NOT be OK
May 02, 2019 09:00 - 33 minutes - 26.5 MBFor our full show notes: Click Here This week we are deconstructed our episode with Katie Rössler. If you haven't listened, go back and download Episode 49. Which means....drumroll please...this is episode 50! We'll be tackling our highs and lows, making space for feelings and being honest in and about intimate relationships. MORE FROM KATIEKatie’s Website From Stay At Home Mom to Chief Household Officer Mom WebsiteFollow Katie on FacebookFollow Katie on InstagramFollow Katie on Pinteres...
EP49: Katie Rössler, Running Her Home Like a Business
April 25, 2019 09:00 - 40 minutes - 32.8 MBFOR FULL SHOWNOTES, VISIT OUR WEBSITE! This week we are talking with Katie Rössler. Katie is a licensed professional counselor from the USA living in Munich, Germany. She has over 10 years experience working with individuals, couples and families on improving their relationships and enjoyment of life. After four years of being a stay at home mom, she created The Chief Household Officer Academy which teaches and empowers moms to run their households like entrepreneurs. Katie has two girls,...
EP48: Taking Steps Towards Natural Living
April 18, 2019 09:00 - 40 minutes - 32.3 MBThis week we are deconstructing our last episode with Megan Whitaker and if you haven't listened, go back and download Episode 47. As a refresher she delved into her adventures in natural living and the repercussions she faced, good and bad. Today, we're jumping in to our highs and lows, how we manage our family's health and the crazy things kids pick up or say at school. Listen as Liz and Kate share: High: Finding a secret extra bedroom in the house!?High OR Low? Teaching children new a...
Introducing Motherhood Sessions from Gimlet
April 11, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.81 MBJulia was born in South Korea, but was adopted and raised by a white family. Now that she has her own child—the first biological relative she’s ever known—she’s rethinking her relationship with her own family, and on a search to find her birth mother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EP47: Megan Whitaker, Crunchy Mothering and Alternative Choices
April 11, 2019 09:00 - 34 minutes - 28 MBThis week we are talking with Megan Whitaker. Megan is a former nurse turned Crunchy, hippie mom of 2. After being a chronically sick kid she finally changed her whole life, healed herself and now helps other families take control of their health and go non-toxic. When she’s not pregnant or constantly breastfeeding, she loves to read and rock climb. Listen as she shares her story of turning "Crunchy", trying to find her mom "tribe”, and turning to research to fuel her alternative lifestyle...
EP46: Managing Expectations and Ego as Parents
April 04, 2019 09:00 - 41 minutes - 33.2 MBThis week we are deconstructing our episode with Melanie Lippman. If you haven't heard, go back and download Episode 45 to learn about how she listened to her intuition and didn't back down while advocating for her child (even though tears were involved). Tune in today to hear our highs and lows, how we've attempted to put ego aside, and admitting the bad habits that show up in our kids. Listen as Liz & Kate share: High: Putting our mom-self out there and it working out!Low: Exhaustion a...
EP45: Melanie Lippman, Putting her Ego Aside as a Mother
March 28, 2019 09:00 - 38 minutes - 31.3 MBThis week we are connecting with Melanie Lippman. Melanie shares with us how she and her husband made the decision to have her son evaluated for a sensory processing disorder and navigating the early intervention process as a parent. Melanie is a Long Island based Image Consultant with over 15 years’ experience in the fashion industry. She educates her clients on how to dress for their body and lifestyle by teaching them new ways to wear the clothing hanging in their closet. Melanie feels ...
EP44: Three Sides to Every Story
March 21, 2019 09:00 - 35 minutes - 28.9 MBThis week, we are deconstructing our episode with Shauna Armitage. If you haven't listened, go back and download episode 43. Quick recap, Shauna is a mom of 4 with kids in all stages and talks about her courageous termination during her third pregnancy, a decision she never imagined she'd have to make. Stay with us as we discuss our highs and lows, the many versions of what a working mom looks like and making decisions with the information you have, without guilt. Listen as Kate & Liz shar...
EP43: Shauna Armitage, Using Her Voice to Humanize Difficult Parenting Decisions
March 14, 2019 09:00 - 36 minutes - 29.6 MBThis week we are talking with Shauna Armitage. Shauna is a growth consultant , she acts as a CMO for early stage startups looking to make the largest impact on small budgets. As a vocal advocate for women in business, Shauna is on a mission to redefine what it looks like to be a working woman and to support other women in doing the same. She works on all this when she’s not road tripping with her husband and four kids or sipping red wine. This week Shauna shares her courageous story about h...
EP42: Are Social Norms Stifling My Child's Creativity?
March 07, 2019 10:00 - 34 minutes - 27.9 MBThis week we are deconstructing last week's episode with Jen Dary of Beplucky.com. If you haven't listened, be sure to download Episode 41, which is chock full of inspiring insights and positive perspectives despite facing an insane life challenge. Join us this week as we discuss our highs and lows, our words of the year and our hopes for the future. Listen as Liz and Kate discuss:High: February break bliss.Low: Imposing social norms on your children, is this stifling their creativity?Chil...
EP41: Jen Dary, Leaning on Community for Help
February 28, 2019 10:00 - 50 minutes - 40.9 MBThis week we are talking with Jen Dary. Jen is a leadership coach and speaker; she travels across the US teaching workshops, including her popular course, So Now You’re a Manager, which trains new managers across the country for the complex work of herding humans. Jen lives in Berkeley, CA with her husband and two young sons. Listen as she shares her unique motherhood journey, what happened in her life to call on her peers for help, and how she hopes that her children take a page from her bo...
EP39: Amanda Fairbanks: Finding Space for Herself as a Mother
February 14, 2019 10:00 - 43 minutes - 35.2 MBThis week we are talking with Amanda Fairbanks a mom, journalist, writer, and part owner of the SHED Workspace. Amanda has worked in the editorial department of The New York Times, as a higher education reporter for The Huffington Post, and as a staff writer at the The East Hampton Star. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Newsweek, The Atlantic, and The San Francisco Chronicle, among other publications. A graduate of Smith College and a former Teach for Americ...
EP40: Conflicting Emotions of Motherhood
February 14, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes - 19.3 MBThis week we are deconstructing our episode with Amanda Fairbanks from last week. Amanda was incredibly honest about her mothering journey and her need for space and the unexpected places she found joy. If you haven't listened, go back and download Episode 39. Join us this week as we revisit our highs and lows and delve into the conflicting emotions of motherhood. Listen as Liz & Kate discuss:The joy of having your partner be the one who deals with the night time wake ups.Wrangling the aft...
EP38: Giving up control for the sake of building relationships
February 07, 2019 10:00 - 34 minutes - 28.1 MBThis week we are deconstructing our episode with Enid Viana from last week. If you haven't listened, go back and download Episode 37. As a refresher, Enid is raising three children, two businesses and in the process of divorcing her husband. She was honest about her struggles and how she "does it all" with help. This week we will discuss our highs and lows, how we handle our anxiety and that of our children, and keeping relationships with family members strong (even if we don't see eye to...